This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who served in, and survived, The Great War. If anyone has further information on the men concerned, I’d be most grateful if it could be added to the thread. Gareth Gardiner, Ernest Robert played for England Internationals: 10 : 1921 W+ I+ S+ (1t) ; 1922 W- I+ (1t) F= ; 1923 W+ I+ S+ F+ Ernest Gardiner was born on 6 October 1886 (perhaps in Wales) Played as a Hooker for: Devonport Services, Royal Navy, Devon Profession: Royal Marines War service: Royal Marine Light Infantry Remarks: Some sources credit his try v Scotland in 1921 to R Edwards. He died on 26 January 1954
Spelt differently .... Ernest Gardner England Full name Ernest Robert Gardner Born October 6, 1886, Cardiff Died January 26, 1954 aged 67 Major teams England Position Hooker
Annie The two basic references are The Book of International Rugby Records, which has 'Gardner' and The Complete Who's Who of International Rugby, which has 'Gardiner'. The Centenary history of the RFC has 'Gardner' so I'll change my records to go with the majority. Gareth
